Floribbean Holiday Adventure!

It’s the holidays and we’re looking forward to preparing a special holiday menu of “Floribbean” fare for our annual holiday party. Floribbean cuisine is influenced by the many cultures that are found in Florida. Specifically, Caribbean and Latin cultures have shaped Floribbean cuisine. You can find details about Floribbean cuisine here.
We have chosen this [...]

Holiday Cookie Swap Blogging Adventure!

In honor of my annual Holiday Cookie Swap this year, I’m hosting a Holiday Cookie Swap adventure!
BLOGGERS: Join in the fun and share a cookie recipe for this blogging adventure!
1) Make a cookie recipe and create a blog post about it from now (the date of this post) until the midnight, December 7th. Any previous [...]

Holiday Candies Adventure!

I’m spending a day making candy for holiday gifts and would love for you to join me! As a result, I’m hosting a Holiday Candies Adventure.
BLOGGERS: Join in the fun and share a candy recipe for this blogging adventure!
1) Make a candy recipe and create a blog post about it from now (the date of [...]

Devon Ave: Indian-Jewish Adventure!

Have you ever been to an ethnic market and feel a little lost in translation? Curious about ethnic ingredients and want to learn more about them? Interested in finding some great deals on fresh fruits/vegetables and exotic ingredients at reasonable prices? Well, my group is joining me as I explore Chicagoland ethnic neighborhoods each month.
This [...]

November Tasty Tools: Roasting/Braising Pans!

For November’s Tasty Tools, we’re highlighting Roasting & Braising Pans! This is one piece of cookware that will be especially used this month for the many Thanksgiving celebrations happening. However aside from turkey, this piece of cookware has many other uses. I use my roasting pan for roast chicken, pork & lamb roasts, large batches [...]

My Kind of Town Thanksgiving Adventure!

Every year I host Thanksgiving and to break up the monotony of the classic holiday fare, I prepare foods of a specific cuisine or theme. This year, we’re celebrating the culinary wonders of Chicago. Dishes that represents or is specific to Chicago will be on the table and I’m looking forward to it! So for [...]

October Tasty Tools: Dutch Ovens!

For October’s Tasty Tools, we’re highlighting Dutch Ovens! This is one piece of cookware I must have because of the versatility it offers. This is the time of year I tend to use it more often because it’s such a great vessel to make soups, stews, roasts, and casseroles. Let’s not forget that the old [...]

Chef Spotlight: International Chefs!

Everyone’s view on food is different, based on one’s exposure, cultural background, environment, etc. This month, let’s prepare dishes of non-US chefs who are known worldwide for their culinary creations. Some chefs include:
From the UK – Jaime Oliver, Gordon Ramsey, Nigella Lawson, Robert IrvineFrom Asia – Madhur Jaffrey, Masaharu MorimotoFrom Australia – Curtis Stone
To celebrate [...]

Fall Snacks Adventure!

Snacking is a big deal this time of year… especially with sports fans! My friends and I are getting together to create some fall snacks specifically with popcorn and we’d like you to join in the fun!
BLOGGERS: Join in the fun and share a fall snack recipe for this blogging adventure!
1) Make a fall snack [...]

Cobblers, Crumbles & Crisps, Oh My!

Fall is a wonderful time of the year to bake. The sweet & savory smells wafting from the oven makes fall one of my favorite seasons. So to celebrate the fall season, friends and I are getting together in the kitchen to bake up some cobblers, crumbles & crisps made with in season fruit, nuts [...]